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Trump says will ban TikTok amid pressure on Chinese owner to sell
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Hong Kong postpones elections over virus as China crackdown deepens
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Malaysia’s Najib sentenced to over a decade in jail in first 1MDB graft trial
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US envoy to South Korea shaves off mustache after debate over Japanese heritage
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China seizes U.S. consulate in Chengdu, retaliating for Houston
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Hundreds jam airport as evacuations from Vietnam’s Danang begin
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Staff leaving U.S. Chengdu consulate under high security as deadline looms
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Thai Red Bull distances itself from hit-and-run case as boycott calls grow
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China orders U.S. to shut Chengdu consulate, retaliating for Houston
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Goldman Sachs to pay $3.9 billion to Malaysia to settle 1MDB dispute

Misc Asia

Trump says will ban TikTok amid pressure on Chinese owner to sell
Trump says will ban TikTok amid pressure on Chinese owner to sell
New York/Washington DC, August 1, 2020 - President Donald Trump said on Friday he would sign an executive order as soon as Saturday to...
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Hong Kong postpones elections over virus as China crackdown deepens
Hong Kong postpones elections over virus as China crackdown deepens
Hong Kong, July 31, 2020 — Hong Kong’s democracy supporters were dealt a huge blow today as authorities postponed local elections for a year...
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Malaysia’s Najib sentenced to over a decade in jail in first 1MDB graft trial
Malaysia’s Najib sentenced to over a decade in jail in first 1MDB graft trial
Kuala Lumpur, July 28, 2020 - Malaysia’s former leader Najib Razak was found guilty of corruption and sentenced on Tuesday to 12 years in...
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US envoy to South Korea shaves off mustache after debate over Japanese heritage
US envoy to South Korea shaves off mustache after debate over Japanese heritage
Seoul, July 27, 2020 — The US ambassador to South Korea has shaved off his mustache to stay “cool” during the hot summer, months...
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China seizes U.S. consulate in Chengdu, retaliating for Houston
China seizes U.S. consulate in Chengdu, retaliating for Houston
Chengdu, July 27, 2020 - China took over the premises of the U.S. consulate in the southwestern city of Chengdu on Monday, after ordering...
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Hundreds jam airport as evacuations from Vietnam’s Danang begin
Hundreds jam airport as evacuations from Vietnam’s Danang begin
Hanoi, July 27, 2020 - The airport in the central Vietnamese tourism hotspot of Danang was packed on Monday after three residents tested positive...
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Staff leaving U.S. Chengdu consulate under high security as deadline looms
Staff leaving U.S. Chengdu consulate under high security as deadline looms
Chengdu, July 26, 2020 - Staff of the U.S. consulate in Chengdu made final efforts to clear the premises on Sunday as security remained...
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Thai Red Bull distances itself from hit-and-run case as boycott calls grow
Thai Red Bull distances itself from hit-and-run case as boycott calls grow
Bangkok, July 26, 2020 - Thai energy drink brand Red Bull has sought to distance itself from a member of the business founder’s family...
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China orders U.S. to shut Chengdu consulate, retaliating for Houston
China orders U.S. to shut Chengdu consulate, retaliating for Houston
Beijing, July 24, 2020 - China ordered the United States to close its consulate in the city of Chengdu on Friday, responding to a...
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Goldman Sachs to pay $3.9 billion to Malaysia to settle 1MDB dispute
Goldman Sachs to pay $3.9 billion to Malaysia to settle 1MDB dispute
Kuala Lumpur, July 24, 2020 - U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs has reached a $3.9 billion settlement with the Malaysian government over the multibillion-dollar...
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